lcontr

We would like to toake a day in Orvieto while visiing Rome next month.

We won't have a car. We plan to get there by train.

Isi it a town where we can walk around all day or do you need a car/cab to get around.

Where does the train drop you off and how long does it take to get there and where in Rome do we catch the train to get there?

Thanks for any information you can provide.

vjpblovesitaly

You can walk all around. The train drops you at the bottom of a hill and you take a funicular.

http://www.inorvieto.it/en/visit/sug...funicular.html

www.trenitalia.com

PalenQ

Mainly regional trains roll to Orvieto from Rome - good because they are dirt-cheap and there are no mandatory seat reservations - none are even possible - just buy your ticket before the train. Like vjpovesitalia says hop on the funicular to the top of the volcanic pile Orvieto regally crowns - from there it is still a fair walk but any walk around this town is a sweet treat.

Check out the subterranean Lucca - tours thru the tunnels hewn out of the soft volcanic rocks thru the years for various reasons.

bobthenavigator

And, a bus meets the funicular to take you less than a mile to the west side of town near the Duomo. It is all qute easy and well worth it. Have fun !

RonZ

Great town, amazing facade on the Duomo.

violetduck

If possible to stay late enough,you will enjoy joining the passeggiata late in the afternoon. When we were there every age seemed to be out strolling, visiting and filling the outside cafés late into the night. I especially enjoyed seeing so many elderly dressing up a bit and sitting on benches and bringing out their chairs to not miss all the activity and to socialize. The town took on a dreamy kind of charm after dark. We were sad to leave Orvieto.

denisea

Check the train schedules for the last returning trip to Rome. It takes about an hour and fifteen minutes to get there from Termini in Rome.

We walked all over and really enjoyed Orvieto. There is a great little shops that sells all sorts of thing made out of olive wood (I think) and another that sells great ceramics. They shipped everything to us and it arrived quickly and in perfect condition....wish I had bought more.

tuscanlifeedit

Be aware of afternoon closures. With all the shops closed and shutters down, I don't find Orvieto to be all that fascinating. The Duomo and the museum next door, and the underground walking tour could fill some time, but I would much rather be there in the late afternoon and evening. Check train times for your return to Rome.

In Rome you can get a train to Orvieto at Termini station. You sound new to this so perhaps read a bit online about navigating Termini.

Many guidebooks give directions for a day trip to Orvieto from Rome.

Leely2

I just did this in July. I got a late start and didn't get on a train to Orvieto until around 1pm, I think. Walking to the Duomo from the funicular was no problem for me, but I don't know if you have any mobility problems. I would have liked another hour or so there to pop into a few more churches. I had time for an aperitivo in Orvieto before getting on a train back to Rome. Made it back for a late-ish dinner. Easy-peasy.

PalenQ

don't forget to validate yourself your regional traintickets before boarding and similar coming back..

DRJ

Lunch under the tents at I Sette Consoli is memorable. Bring money.

bvlenci

Another very interesting thing in Orvieto is the Pozzo di San Patrizio (St. Patrick's Well). You descend into the well on a beautiful double helix staircase, with wide low steps (almost like a ramp), and go back up without ever encountering anyone going in the opposite direction. It was designed for mules who used to haul water to surface. It seems they were easily distracted if they met another mule en route.

DonnaD44

Yes, it's very doable in a day. If you go, try the lovely wine bar called Vinosus, just to the left of the duomo. They have a wonderful menu of appetizers. For a larger lunch we like Zeppelin or Antico Bucchero. Dont forget to look at the Signorelli frescoes just to the right of the main altar in the cathedral.

RonZ

There is an excellent gelateria to the left of the Duomo in the rear.

kybourbon

The funicular doesn't run late either (about 8), but there are buses/taxis back down to the train station.

lcontr

Thank you all for all the great information and suggestions!
We are on our way and looking forward to our visit!!!

PalenQ

please come back to this thread with a report - so often we never hear from anyone after the fact and it would be nice to know what they did and felt, problems, etc.

Thanks